Flood Alert Info - South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point
Area Description
Lands End to Lizard Point including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, and Praa Sands.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 13:06
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:27pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.88m AOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.2 to 0.3m above tide table level, with force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4.6m.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 12:16
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:27pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Newlyn forecast tidal information for Sunday evening: tide level 2.64m AOD, 0.24m above tide table level. Force 6 westerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 4.6m.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:24
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Saturday evening and Sunday morning due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves on Sunday.
High water at Newlyn is at 6:45pm on Saturday evening and 7:04am on Sunday morning, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Flooding to low lying coastal land and roads is possible on Saturday evening. On Sunday Morning exposed coastal communities are more at risk due to forecast wind and wave conditions, flood warnings may be issued.
Conditions will ease for Sunday evening’s tide, however minor flooding is still possible.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Sunday morning or if the situation changes.
Newlyn Forecast tidal information:
Saturday: tide level 3.00m AOD, 0.1m above tide table level. Force 4 southerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 3.3m.
Sunday: tide level 3.11m AOD, 0.37m above tide table level. Force 6 south-westerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 3.7m.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening. High water at Newlyn is at 6:03pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides peak on Friday evening and are forecast to cause flooding between 5:03pm and 7:03pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Tide levels are lower for Saturday’s high tides, however, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible and a flood alert remains in force.
Unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over Sunday morning’s high tide; flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Friday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.02m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.15 and 0.3m above tide table level. Force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 11:24
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday evening. High water at Newlyn is at 5:21pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides are forecast to cause flooding between 4:21pm and 6:21pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday morning's high tide; however, spring tides and unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over the weekend, particularly over the high tides on Friday evening and Sunday morning, flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Friday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.13m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.1 and 0.2m above tide table level. Moderate Force 4 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 2.9m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 12:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Friday evening is at 19:15, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Friday 20th September is 3.05 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.04 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 13:58
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Thursday evening is at 18:28, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Thursday 19th September is 3.11 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.03 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2024 14:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Wednesday evening is at 17:46, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday 18th September is 2.99 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.02 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 12:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Thursday 22 August.
High water at Newlyn is at 7.30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 4 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near the coast.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 12pm on Friday 23 August, or earlier if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.03m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.11m - 0.13m above the tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 18:51 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide.Based on wind direction, locations particularly at risk include Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be up to higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 5 south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Thursday 11th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the astronomical tide level is 2.73 mAOD but expect levels to be up to 200mm higher than published.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 11:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:31 and 18:51 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be up to 190mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 6 south to south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Wednesday 10th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 3.1 mAOD and on Wednesday evening is 2.92 mAOD, 0.19 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Monday 8th and the morning tide on Tuesday 9th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 17:30 on Monday and 05:50 on Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Monday evening, force 7 southerly winds, rapidly switching to northerly, with wave heights of up to 5m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 550mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Tuesday morning, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Tuesday 9th April.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday afternoon 8th April is 3.19 mAOD, 0.55m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 14:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both high tides on Monday the 8th April, and over the Tuesday the 9th morning tide.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:06 and 17:30 on Monday, and 05:50 on Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
On Monday, force 6 south to south easterly winds and wave heights of up to 4m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 520mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Tuesday, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Monday 8th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday afternoon 8th April is 3.16 m AOD, 0.52m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 12:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday morning. High water at Newlyn is at 04:21am on the 7th April, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include low lying land around Mounts Bay, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Adverse weather is predicted into Monday and Tuesday which coincides with peak tide levels. This will result in additional flood alerts that will be issued for successive tides. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.87 mAOD, this is 0.39 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 12:26
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday 28th March. High water at Newlyn is at 6:15am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 6 southerly winds and wave heights of over 5.8m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be around 700mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.7 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 11:00
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:37 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 150mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 3.06m AOD, this is 0.14m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:09
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:57 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 3.14m AOD, this is 0.10m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:15 on Monday and 05:57 Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 200mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday morning is 3.16m AOD, this is 0.17m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 11:52
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:30 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate east-southeasterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.13m AOD, this is 0.35m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 11:44
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:30 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate easterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Saturday morning is 2.82m AOD, this is 0.39m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 12:32
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 07:44 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 5 south-westerly winds and wave heights up to 2.8m on Wednesday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Observed tide levels over the previous days have been higher than forecast. Expect tides to be around 270mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 2.96m AOD, this is 0.27 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:32
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 07:02 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights up to 2.4m on Tuesday morning.
The tide height is expected to be similar to Monday mornings tide and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 280mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 3.18m AOD, this is 0.28 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:19 on Monday morning and at 07:02 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 5 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 1.9m on Monday morning. This is expected to be the highest tide of this series and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 0.25 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday morning is 3.21m AOD, this is 0.25 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:55
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:34 on Sunday morning and at 06:19 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant tidal surge is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 4.2m on Sunday morning. This could result in overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 0.15 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.03m AOD, this is 0.15 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:07
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:49 on Saturday morning and at 05:34 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be around 0.5 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Saturday morning is 3.19m AOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 15:46
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Friday 9th February, Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:02 on Friday morning and at 04:49 on Saturday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be around 0.5 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Friday morning is 3.02 mAOD, this is 0.69 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:30
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 16:43
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday evening.
High water at Newlyn is at 6.14pm, flooding is possible one hour either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Very high spring tides and accompanying force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m could cause wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Flooding of low-lying land in more sheltered locations could also occur from the high water level.
The communities most at risk include Newlyn and Penzance.
People are advised to take care near the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by midday on Sunday.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.13 mAOD, this is 0.09 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 07:01
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2023 14:57
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Wednesday 22nd February. High water at Newlyn is at 06:04am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Winds of up to Force 6 from the Northwest with wave heights over 2 metres are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.05 mAOD, this is 0.09 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 11:06
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday morning 07 January. High water at Newlyn is at 04.52am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of between 4 and 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 530mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.71 mAOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2022 16:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Friday 28th October. High water at Newlyn on Friday morning is at 7:01am. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 5 Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 450mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 12:22
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday morning 18th February 2022. High water at Newlyn is at 05:45 am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong gale force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 9m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, and Praa Sands. Expect tides to be around 460mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Further Flood Warnings may be issued to cover this period.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.93 mAOD, this is 0.46 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 10:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Newlyn is at 18:51. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 westerly winds, and offshore wave heights of over 5m, are forecast to cause wave over-topping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 350mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong wind and large waves, sea front areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
This message will be updated on the morning of Wednesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 16:48
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both of the high tides on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Newlyn is at 6:26 and 18:51. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 southerly winds increasing to Force 9 and veering westerly winds, and offshore wave heights of over 9m, are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong wind and large waves seafront areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2021 10:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Sunday 14/2/21. High water at Newlyn is at 18:35 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Near gale force south westerly winds combined with 5m high waves and high tide levels may cause flooding and wave overtopping of low lying coastal areas exposed to south westerly storms, with increased risk of overtopping at exposed locations such as the Promenade at Penzance.
Communities particularly at risk include Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Long Rock and Marazion. Expect tides to be around 170mm higher than predicted on tide timetables due to weather conditions.
From Monday morning onwards the tide levels begin to decrease and conditions are easing.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update on Monday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2021 11:06
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Sunday 14/2/21. High water at Newlyn is at 6:18AM on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Near gale force southerly winds combined with 4m high waves and spring tides may cause flooding and wave overtopping of low lying coastal areas exposed to southerly storms, with increased risk of overtopping at exposed locations such as the Promenade at Penzance.
Communities particularly at risk include Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Long Rock and Marazion. Expect tides to be around 170mm higher than predicted on tide timetables due to weather conditions. From Sunday evening onwards the tide levels begin to decrease.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2021 12:41
South Cornwall Coast
Near gale force south easterly winds combined with 4m high waves and spring tides may cause flooding and wave overtopping of low lying coastal areas exposed to south easterly storms. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide between Friday 12/2/21 and Sunday 14/2/21. The morning tides are the highest with increased risk of overtopping at exposed locations such as the Promenade at Penzance. High water at Newlyn is at 05:42AM on Saturday and 6:18AM on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Communities particularly at risk include Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Long Rock and Marazion, where wave overtopping is expected either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 170mm higher than predicted on tide timetables due to weather conditions. From Sunday evening onwards the tide levels begin to decrease.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update on Saturday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2021 15:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides from Thursday 11/2/21 to Sunday 14/2/21. High water at Newlyn is at 16:46 on Thursday, 5:04 and 17:25 on Friday, 5:42 and 18:01 on Saturday and 6:18 and 18:35 on Sunday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Near gale force south easterly winds combined with 4m high waves and spring tides may cause flooding and wave overtopping of low lying coastal areas exposed to south easterly storms.
Communities particularly at risk include Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Long Rock and Marazion, where wave overtopping is expected either side of high tide. Expect tides to be around 200mm higher than predicted on tide timetables due to weather conditions.
From Monday onwards the tide levels will begin to decrease.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update on Friday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 11:56
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides of this evening, Monday 01 February and tomorrow morning, Monday 02 February. The time of high tide at Newlyn this evening is 19:21 and tomorrow morning at 07:41. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 5 southerly winds this evening increasing to south-westerly Force 7 tomorrow will combine with spring tides and large powerful waves in excess of 4 metres. This may cause localised wave over-topping of defences and spray in exposed coastal areas. Peak water levels may be up to 250mm higher than published tides. Locations at risk include Penzance seafront, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. This message will be updated by midday on Tuesday 02 February or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 12:16
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide tomorrow morning, Wednesday 16th December. Force 8 southerly winds and up to 6m offshore waves are forecast to coincide with high spring tides.
This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Mounts Bay. High water at Newlyn is at 05:25 am, times will vary along the coast and flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Peak tide levels could be up to 450mm higher than published. A flood warning will be issued for this tide.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 15:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide tomorrow morning, Tuesday 15th December. Force 6 south westerly winds and large waves are forecast to coincide with high spring tides.
This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Mounts Bay. High water at Newlyn is at 04:56, times of high water will vary along the coast and flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Peak tide levels could be up to 400mm higher than published and flood warnings may be issued during this period. Tides peak on Wednesday morning. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 14:29
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Monday morning, 14th December. High water at Newlyn is at 03:51, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 6 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast to coincide with high spring tides. This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding of low-lying land in certain coastal locations including Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 300mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Tides peak on Wednesday 16th when Flood Warnings are currently expected. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:05
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over this afternoon’s high tide on Sunday 15th November.
Force 8 West North Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 6.5m are forecast to coincide with the high spring tides. This may cause spray, wave overtopping and minor flooding on low-lying land in coastal locations
Be prepared to take action with individual property protection measures.
High water at Newlyn is 16:31. Time varies for other locations along the coast. Peak tide levels may be 200mm higher than published.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide.
Locations which may be affected include Mounts Bay. Conditions in exposed locations are likely to be hazardous and people are advised to take care on the coast.
Following this evening’s high water, tide levels will drop over the next few days. However, weather will remain unsettled with large waves and strong winds expected.
We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated on Monday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 16:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 14 Nov to Sunday’s afternoon tide, 15 Nov.
Force 6 to 7 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights exceeding 3.5m are forecast to coincide with the high spring tides. This may cause spray and wave overtopping, and minor flooding on low-lying land in certain coastal locations
Saturday afternoon’s high tide at Newlyn is 15:45, and on Sunday at 04:10 and 16:31. Times vary for other locations along the coast. Peak tide levels may be 350mm higher than published. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide
Locations which may be affected include Mounts Bay. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast
During Sunday, Force 8 west north westerly winds and 7m offshore waves are forecast. Tides peak on Sunday evening. Flood warnings may be issued
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2020 16:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday 29th October. Large offshore wave heights approximately 7 metres are forecast, together with Force 7 westerly winds.
Spray and overtopping due to powerful waves impacting on coastal structures as well as wave run-up at slipways and beaches may cause minor flooding of quaysides and low-lying land. Be prepared to take action with individual property protection measures.
High water at Porthleven is at 03:15 on Thursday; times of high water will vary along the coast. Peak tide level may be up to 350mm higher than published. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations which may be affected include Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion.
Conditions in exposed locations are likely to be hazardous and people are advised to take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2020 11:37
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the afternoon high tide on Wednesday 28th October and the morning high tide on Thursday 29th October. Large offshore wave heights approximately 7 metres are forecast, together with Force 7 westerly winds.
Spray and overtopping due to powerful waves impacting on coastal structures as well as wave run-up at slipways and beaches may cause minor flooding of quaysides and low-lying land. Be prepared to take action with individual property protection measures.
High water at Porthleven is at 14:58 and 03:15 on Thursday; times of high water will vary along the coast. Peak tide level may be up to 350mm higher than published. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations which may be affected include Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion.
Conditions in exposed locations are likely to be hazardous and people are advised to take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2020 14:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday evening 20th October. High spring tides may cause flooding of quaysides and low-lying land in some coastal locations. With increased wave heights and wind speeds, peak tide levels may be higher than published. Force 5 southerly winds are forecast, with spray and wave overtopping in exposed locations possible.
High tide at Newlyn is 20:02. Tide times vary along the coast. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations affected may include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance and Porthleven.
People are advised to take care at the coast.
We will monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2020 10:23
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from Monday evening 19/10/20 to Tuesday evening 20/10/20. High spring tides may cause flooding of quaysides and low-lying land in some coastal locations. During Monday, unsettled weather will increase wave heights and wind speeds. Peak tide levels may be higher than published. Southerly winds are increasing to Force 6 on Monday and may increase to Force 8 on Tuesday. Offshore wave heights are expected to peak during Tuesday. Spray and wave overtopping in exposed locations is possible.
High tide at Newlyn on Monday is 19:19 and on Tuesday at 07:40 and 20:02. Tide times vary along the coast. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations affected may include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance and Porthleven.
People are advised to take care at the coast.
We will monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2020 16:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from Sunday evening 18/10/20 to Tuesday morning 20/10/20. High spring tides may cause minor flooding of quaysides and low-lying land in some coastal locations. From Monday, unsettled weather will increase wave heights and wind speeds. Peak tide levels may be 350mm higher than published. South-easterly winds increasing to Force 6 on Monday may veer south-westerly and increase to Force 8 during Tuesday. Offshore wave heights of up to 6m are expected to peak on Tuesday morning. Spray and wave overtopping in exposed locations is possible.
High tide at Newlyn on Sunday is 18:36, on Monday is 06:57 and 19:19 and on Tuesday at 07:40. Tide times vary along the coast. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Locations affected may include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance and Porthleven.
People are advised to take care at the coast.
We will monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2020 11:26
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for this evenings high tide on Saturday 19th September. High water at Newlyn is at 19:00. Times of high water vary along the coast.
High spring tides will peak this evening. High tide levels, along with force 5 north north easterly and associated south coast easterly waves are forecast. This could result in minor overtopping and spray along the coast. Flooding may affect edges of quays and any low lying car parks and roads with particular emphasis on Newlyn and Penzance.
Install flood protection products, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
We will monitor the situation and update this message if situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2020 11:24
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for all high tides from the evening of Friday 18th to the evening of Saturday 19th September. High water at Newlyn on Friday evening is 18:15, Saturday at 06:45 and 19:00. Times of high water vary along the coast. Tides are rising to spring tides, peaking on Saturday. High tide levels, along with force 5 to 6 east north easterly winds and associated south coast easterly waves are forecast. This could result in minor overtopping and spray along the coast. Flooding may affect edges of quays likely to flood including any low lying car parks and roads with particular emphasis on Newlyn and Penzance. Install flood protection products, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will monitor the situation and update this message if situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 11:13
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening, 21st August. High spring tides, strong winds and large waves may cause flooding to low lying coastal areas.
High water at Newlyn on Friday is at 19:21. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Force 6 south westerly winds and large waves could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 13:34
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from the evening of Thursday 20th to Friday 21st August. High spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding, particularly over the high tide on Thursday evening.
High water at Newlyn on Thursday is at 18:38 and Friday at 07:01 and 19:21. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 6 to 8 south westerly winds and large waves which is expected to cause tides to be higher than predicted along the coast and could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Aug 2020 16:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from the evening of Thursday 20th August until Friday 21st August. High Spring tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding, particularly over the high tide on Thursday evening.
High water at Newlyn on Thursday is at 18:38 and Friday at 07:01 and 19:21. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast. Tide levels are rising towards spring tides which peak on Friday 21st August. Storm Ellen is forecast to bring force 6 to 8 south westerly winds and large waves which is expected to cause tides to be higher than predicted along the coast and could result in wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.
High numbers of visitors in locations that may flood brings an increased risk. People are advised to avoid low lying and exposed coastal areas. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update by 1pm on Thursday or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 11:10
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Wednesday evening 11th March and Thursday morning 12th March. High water at Newlyn on Wednesday evening is at 18:06 and on Thursday morning at 06:27.
Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide.
High tidal levels and force 7 west southwest winds and offshore wave heights of 4 to 5m are forecast.
This could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Flood warnings will also be in force for the high tide on Thursday morning.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Thursday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:47
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides of Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March. High water at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 05:43 and on Thursday morning is 06:27.
Times of high water will vary along the coast. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday 11th March. Force 4 to 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 3m are forecast for the high tides.
The current forecast conditions include strong winds and large waves. These could result in wave overtopping and sea spray along the coast including sea front car parks. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Wednesday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 12:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday morning 13th February. High water at Newlyn on Thursday morning is 07:31. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Water levels are forecast to be higher than during the recent high tides associated with Storm Ciara, therefore increased flood impacts are likely. Flood warnings will be in force for areas most at risk, where we expect property flooding.
Force 7 to 9 west south westerly winds and large waves are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Expect tides to be higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this flood alert information on Thursday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:27
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning tide on Wednesday the 12th of February. High water at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is at 06:47. The sea remains rough following the passage of Storm Ciara resulting in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A further low pressure is forecast to cross the area from Wednesday evening. This is anticipated to bring a further surge in sea levels and large waves. As a result, it is likely that additional flood alerts or flood warnings will be issued for the high tide on Thursday morning, the 13th of February.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 10:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening tide on Monday the 10th of February and the morning tide on Tuesday the 11th of February. High water at Newlyn on Monday evening is at 17:41 and on Tuesday morning at 06:03.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 10:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for all high tides on Sunday the 9th of February and Monday the 10th of February. High water at Newlyn on Sunday is at 04:32 and 16:56 and Monday at 05:18 and 17:41.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2020 15:51
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible for all high tides on Sunday the 9th of February and Monday the 10th of February. High water at Newlyn on Sunday is at 04:32 and 16:56 and Monday at 05:18 and 17:41.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday the 12th of February. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with storm Ciara, could result in wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 13:50
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over Tuesday evening’s high tide. High water at Newlyn on Tuesday 14th of January is 19:27, times of high water will vary along the coast.
The forecast is for force 5, westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 6 to 7m. Expect wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Tides will be around 360mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are operating defences and will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 12:48
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over all high tides from Monday evening through to, and including Tuesday evenings high tide. High water at Newlyn on Monday 13th of January is at 18:39 and Tuesday 14th of January at 07:02 and 19:27, times of high water will vary along the coast.
The weather forecast over the next few days is for stormy conditions during a time of spring tides. Expect wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations.
Please be extra vigilant during Tuesday evening’s high tide. The forecast is for strong, force 7, south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 7m. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We are operating defences and will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2019 12:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides, from Tuesday evening on the 26th of November and Wednesday mornings high tide.
Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Tide levels are now rising towards spring tides which peak on Wednesday. High tide levels, along with strong winds generating large waves and some surge may be enough to cause some localised coastal flooding. The current forecast conditions, associated with ex-storm Sebastian, could require flood warnings to be issued for Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning’s high tide
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.